Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Buckinghamshire

The role

This role involves supporting babies, children and young people with developmental delays, neurodiversity and neurodisabilities. You will provide therapeutic intervention and family-centred care to help them achieve their full potential.

What you will do

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions for babies, children and young people.
• Support children with neurodevelopmental needs including sensory processing, regulation, play, upper limb function, feeding, sleep and access to learning.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools and other professionals.
• Develop individualised therapy plans to promote participation, independence and everyday functioning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and care planning.
• Promote a child and family-centred approach in all aspects of practice.

Required qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong paediatric occupational therapy experience.
• Ability to build positive and effective relationships with children, young people and families.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Interest in developing skills within sensory processing, early intervention, play, regulation, attention and upper limb interventions.
• A collaborative, reflective and enthusiastic approach to practice.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Child and family-centred culture focused on achieving the best possible outcomes.
• Work within an innovative, specialist and aspirational service committed to excellence in care.

About the company

The client provides Child & Family Therapy Services.